Blockprinting Workshop with Esoraa's founder Karvishi Agarwal

​About this event
Come and join us in this cosy craft gathering spanning over 2 hours to learn the meditative and impressive technique of block printing. The class will begin with a demonstration and cultural history of block printing before getting started on your own unique piece.
The outcome of the session is very much open to interpretation, you can create your own patterns and prints using the various blocks, on your choice of material like paper or textiles. You will leave with beautiful memory, a new skill and meaningful keepsake of your own making. Let the blocks guide you!
Who is this class for?
This course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like to have fun with some blocks and colours. Note: The class will be taught in English.
Course Outline

• ​2 hour guided session

• ​Introduction to block printing

• ​Experiment and trials on paper & fabric

• ​Printing your own designs on a Tote Bag or a Scarf

​What’s Included

• ​Access to all materials, tools & colours

• ​Organic Cotton Tote Bag or Cotton Scarf

• ​A curated collection of hand-carved blocks for printing

• ​Drinks and Snacks

​About the Facilitator

Karvishi Agarwal is a fashion and textile designer and the founder of Esoraa, a Berlin-based studio that works closely with artisans and craft communities in India. Her work centers on handloom weaving, block printing, and the use of recycled and natural materials, with a focus on preserving traditional techniques through contemporary design.

Karvishi created Craft Over Chai series to give people a first-hand experience of the craft processes behind textiles. As a facilitator, she aims to make these workshops welcoming, hands-on, and reflective of the joy and calm that making can bring. She shares stories from her own background and from the artisans she works with, helping participants connect to the cultural and creative heritage behind each technique.